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# Recording checkpoints (detailed)

> Reference for the `Recording checkpoints (detailed)` schema.

## Referenced In

* [Record (detailed)](/reference/schemas/record-detailed)

## Fields

| Field        | Type   | Description                                                                                                                                                     | Default |
| :----------- | :----- | :-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :------ |
| maxVariation | number | Optional. Maximum fractional pixel difference tolerated between a checkpoint and its baseline before the drift surfaces as a WARNING. Minimum: 0. Maximum: 1    | `0.05`  |
| directory    | string | Optional. Directory for the checkpoint baselines. If unset, defaults to a `.checkpoints` directory beside the recording (for example, `demo.mp4.checkpoints/`). | —       |

## Examples

```json
{
  "maxVariation": 0.05,
  "directory": "example"
}
```